Saunton to Putsborough – South West Coast Path Walks
April 24, 2024
To get to from Saunton to Putsborough, IMHO, is definitely a two-walk strategy. Â If I’m being honest though, the main reason for two walks was actually food related. Â We were given an excellent Sunday roast recommendation at the King’s Arms in the small village of Georgeham. Â Therefore a half-day walk from Georgeham taking in the SWCP from Saunton to Croyde was strategised.
Georgeham circular - Don't miss
My main thought while walking this section was…roast beef, roast beef, roast beef. Â The scenery however, was enough to distract my thoughts of food (for a while anyone):
- Saunton Sands – The most impressive expanse of smooth sand and perfect waves. Â Look out for the surfers, there were a few on this sunny March day.
- Croyde Sand – Not as expansive as Saunton, but still a lovely sandy beach.
- The lending library at Ford. Â The usual spot for leaving old books and swapping for new is old phone boxes. Â This was very different and probably the prettiest I’ve seen.
- Chesil Cliff House – anyone who watches Grand Designs will know the episode about this house.  Problem after problem, money ran out, divorce and then having to sell for a much lower price than the £10 million expected.  Still, I wouldn’t say no to those views.
Join us for our circular to Croyde Sand
Croyde Bay to Putsborough Sand
The second leg started from the northern end of Croyde Sand and after a quick run on the beach (for our 4-legged ward) we hit the coast path. Â This is a lovely rugged section which goes from the beach, around Baggy Point and then heads down to Putsborough Sand.
Don't miss on a Putsborough walk
- Baggy Point – a craggy point with impressive cliffs.
- Putsborough Beach Cafe – serving amazing crab, seafood and burgers…all with a view of Putsborough Sand
- Walking along Putsborough Sand. Â It’s a beautiful sandy beach with the most amazing reflections in the tide.
Join us for our walk to Putsborough
What next?
There’s one more section of the SWCP that we managed while based in Barnstaple. Â From Woolacombe Sand to the town of Ilfracombe. Â Another stunning section of coast. Â
Then it’s off to Looe, continuing from where we left off on the south coast of Cornwall.
